Image Gallery: Roughies and Sawbellies

Roughies and Sawbellies are classified in the family Trachichthyidae.  There are 14 species described from Australian waters plus at least two undescribed.  Most are found in deep water, to depths of 1500 m, but others live in shallower waters and are commonly photographed by divers.

Reference:
Hoese, D.F., Bray, D.J., Paxton, J.R. & G.R. Allen. 2006. Fishes. In Beesley, P.L. & A. Wells. (eds) Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Volume 35. ABRS & CSIRO Publishing: Australia. parts 1-3, pages 1-2178.

Darwin's Roughy, Gephyroberyx darwinii Darwin's Roughy, Gephyroberyx darwinii
A Giant Sawbelly from the Fish Collection A Giant Sawbelly from the Fish Collection
An Orange Roughy trawled during the NORFANZ expedition An Orange Roughy trawled during the NORFANZ expedition
Juvenile Southern Roughy Juvenile Southern Roughy
Southern Roughy at North West Solitary Island Southern Roughy at North West Solitary Island
Violet Roughy at Magic Point Violet Roughy at Magic Point